The basics
Total Population
3,852
Median Age
42.1
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$166,700
Median Property Tax
$1,443
Effective Tax Rate
1%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.57
Median Rent
$515
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
53%
Appreciation 1yr %
4.5%
Pandemic Gain %
36%
Recession Drop %
-4.6%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
80.2
Winter Avg Low (°F)
2.8
Avg Temperature (°F)
42.1
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
9.2
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
178.3
Annual Precipitation (in)
25.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
49.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
53.2
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 56520: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 56520?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 56520 is $166,700, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 56520?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 56520 is $1,443, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 56520 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 56520 cost about 2.57× the median household income, lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 56520?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 56520 is $515 a month, lower than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 56520?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 56520 have moved 53% over the past five years (4.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 56520?
- ZIP Code 56520 averages 42.1°F year-round, summer highs near 80.2°F, winter lows around 2.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 49.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 56520 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 56520's FEMA National Risk Index score is 53.2 (lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →